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As a long time combatant on the S vs RS battlefield you've earned the lifetime membership, so drop by any time with whatever slings and arrows you may have to offer!

Cheers!

PS. BTW, we do understand that if you can't take the heat, you need to get out of the kitchen....

Thanks, Bill. This thread is permanently subscribed. I may not technically own an oilhead anymore, but I still love to look at them and enjoy the banter. The "post a pic of your wethead" thread is pretty sleepy and the RT owners seem a bit too smug so I may have to stir things up over there... as soon as I can get some awesome pics to post.

Oh man. This is not good news...for us RS guys. Great news for you MarkM. I really am happy for you. Feel free to toss a verbal grenade at the S guys here once in a while and then slip back over to Hexhead Heaven.

You need to start by posting a picture of your GS on the Hexhead Post a Picture of Your Bike thread. It seems there must be a one picture a month limit over there. That place is as lively as a retirement home at 9:00 PM.

GS to S Conversion

Hey bluehole. Thanks man. Sorry to leave you 1 down on RS's. Now categorically my new bike is not a hexhead but a wethead, and I've already posted a picture over there. The wetheads post-a-pic thread is pretty geriatric too.

I was thinking today about all I've learned here, especially the things that cross over to the other non-oilhead models. And so I present for your consideration and amazement, the GS to S conversion. (Hat tip to bluehole.)

MarkM, welcome to "S" ownership. I've not seen one like yours but it does say "S" on the side so, again, welcome. I'm sure you'll enjoy many miles of riding bliss as well as the opportunity to slag off ne'er-do-wells like Bluehole.

Without getting into too much detail, what really strikes you about riding the GS?

I'm not tall of stature (5' 9" w/30" inseam), but I always found the RS cramped my legs a bit, even with the seat in the medium position. The GS is very comfortable and roomy feeling for my legs, plus the upright posture is welcome at city traffic speeds. I'm also impressed with how good the wind protection is. Plus I think it's got something like 35 more HP and lots of useful luxuries like real cruise control and ESA. The RS was easier to maneuver when getting out of a parking space--I haven't completely figured out why except the GS has a bit higher seat.

I'm making plans for a trip out west with my wife and get off the pavement more in Utah. The GS is going to make that a lot more enjoyable. Hoping to go the the big rally in Billings, MT too. How about your guys?